My Grandma
This picture was probably taken sometime in 2003 or 2004. We were having our weekly Sunday dinner at Grandma's and I took this of her. It captures her so well. Sadly, at the beginning of the third week in July, my lovely Grandma passed away. We had been expecting it. She was diagnosed with cancer in February and gave it quite the battle. It has taken me a long time to blog about it as I am really missing her.
I didn't get to know her really well until I moved for college in 2001. We became little buddies. She was always up for a shopping trip out of town or going to some sort of function in town. I began going over every Sunday for dinner and to hang out. This has since continued, adding Dusty, and two more sisters into the mix. There were so many dinners and nights of fun conversation and game playing.
One thing I will really miss is watching her relationship with Tyson. They really bonded. Tyson loved going over because he knew Grandma would be watching him every second, and what child doesn't love constant attention? I will miss the days when we needed to get out of the house and would stop by randomly to see her. Tyson still asks if we can go up and see Grandma, even though we have talked about her dying a number of times. It is going to be hard to get used to, that's for sure.
Here's a scan of a scrapbook page taken when she popped over to see us one day. 
Out and about in town.
Tyson loved to get wheeled around by Grandma. These last pictures were taken in the fall of last year as she was getting sicker and sicker and we didn't know why.
I will certainly miss my sweet, charismatic Grandmother who was such a part of my daily life. She was an example to me on many levels. Life is certainly a little different now. Her funeral was special; such a celebration of her life, as we planned it to be held on her birthday. Her passing made July a very emotional month, but I know that she is in a better place now, seeing her husband and family, and living in a body that isn't in pain.
Love you Gram.
5 comments:
Oh Jess...what a sweet, sweet tribute to your beautiful Gram. Such priceless pictures you captured, ones that will be treasured for years and years to come.
So hard to get use to the new normal...my thoughts are with you.
Love ya.
My thoughts exactly Linds, I'm glad you were able to have that special bond with your Grandma.
Jess, I adored your grandma. She was such a vibrant personality. She will truly be missed. What a wonderful tribute to her.
ahhh I love grandmas. yours looks like a great one. I'd like to think that she's telling sweet secrets to your baby guy right about now.
Good picture choices Jess. I love her so much too :)
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